A National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) report states that fire doors can reduce the risk of a fire spreading by up to 75%. Fire-rated doors play a critical role in protecting building occupants ...

Camden Door Controls is proud to announce the launch of its new 1420 Series Low-Profile Fire-Rated Strike, designed to provide a cost-effective solution for code compliance in UL fire-rated doors and ...

It is fundamentally against both the IBC and IFC codes to physically lock doors in occupied buildings — preventing occupants to freely exit in the case of a fire (Note: There are some exceptions, and ...

Firefighters learn the basics of building construction during their probationary years, because, as we approach a building that’s on fire, knowing the construction type helps us begin to formulate an ...